Rosenborg BK manager Freyr Alexandersson has praised the Lerkendal crowd following the team's impressive 4-0 victory over HamKam.
The team's form is clearly on an upward trajectory with four wins and just one loss in their last five matches. Rosenborg currently sits in sixth place in the Eliteserien with 27 points from 19 games. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 26, giving them a positive goal difference of five. There remains, however, a significant 20-point gap to league leaders Bodø/Glimt.
Freyr Alexandersson emphasizes how vital the home support is for the team's performances. "The energy we get from the Lerkendal crowd is like playing with an extra man on the pitch," the manager said. He added an appeal to the fans ahead of the next match: "Is there any better advertisement for people to come to Lerkendal on Saturday than what they've seen in the last four home games?"
Under Alexandersson's management, Rosenborg has won all four of their home matches. In these games, the team has netted a total of 13 goals. The last victory came against Viking on August 14th, a 2-1 win that started the current two-game winning streak.
A key figure in this positive home trend is Amin Chiakha. The attacking force has scored in each of the last four home games at Lerkendal. In total, Chiakha has eleven league goals this season, making him the top scorer in the Eliteserien. Seven of these goals have come at home.
Chiakha's consistent scoring is a major part of why Rosenborg has found their form at home. The team's statistics show a clear improvement in their attacking play. For a detailed overview of player stats, visit our stats page.
The next challenge for Rosenborg is a home fixture against Tromsø on Saturday, September 12th at 18:00. Tromsø currently occupies third place in the table, promising a tough match. Rosenborg will have to manage without several key players due to injuries. Dino Islamović, Iver Fossum, Johan Johanessen Bakke, and Jonas Svensson are all currently sidelined. An updated overview of the injury situation is available on our injuries page.
The victory over HamKam confirms that Rosenborg possesses a solid home advantage. With a four-game winning streak and a top scorer in form, the team has built a good foundation to face Tromsø. The match is at Lerkendal Stadium on September 12th.
